One dead in mining accident

DAVIS, W.Va. — One person has died following an accident in Tucker County at a mine. Details on the accident are limited. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, according to local WBOY. Mountain View Mine, owned by Mettiki Coal, was the site of the accident. Mountain View Mine is located along Route…

Grace period announced for some flood victims

FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Residents in Marion and Ohio counties who are still working toward recovering from damages caused by the Father’s Day floods still have a chance to be recipients of low-interest disaster loans from the federal government. Representatives with the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that a 60-day grace period for applicants wishing for…

Sale of hospitals in Marion and Preston counties finalized

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Saturday the $60 million sale of four state-owned hospitals to Marx Development has been completed. Gov. Patrick Morrisey “This marks an important milestone in our work to strengthen healthcare services and modernize the state’s operations,” Morrisey said. “West Virginia patients can look forward to enhanced care, modernized facilities, and a…

One killed in ATV crash in Upshur County

ROCK CAVE, W.Va. — One person died in an ATV crash in Upshur County Friday night. Upshur County sheriff’s deputies responded to the single ATV crash at 7:40 p.m. on Gougerville Road. The person on the ATV died in the crash. No other information has been released. The investigation is ongoing. Story by Mike Nolting,…